Senior Legal Counsel 9m FTC

Role: Senior Legal Counsel (Fixed Term Contract) Location: Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex (Hybrid, typically 3 days on-site / 2 days from home) Contract: Fixed Term Contract, approx. 9 months with potential to become permanent Salary: 85,000 pro-rata Start: ASAP (client is looking to move quickly)The opportunityWe are working with a well-established engineering and consulting organisation to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel on a 9 month fixed term contract. This is a hands-on role supporting a busy engineering business, advising on complex commercial contracts, tender activity, and broader legal risk. This position suits someone who can step in with minimal handover, take ownership of existing projects and agreements, and provide practical, commercially focused advice to senior stakeholders.Key responsibilitiesDraft, review and negotiate a range of commercial agreements including: customer and supplier contractsconsultancy agreementsframework agreementsSLAsNDAsSupport bid and tender activity, contract negotiations, and dispute management as requiredProvide pragmatic legal guidance aligned to internal policies and risk appetitePromote and support compliance with internal contracting processesSupport corporate governance requirements for UK entities (board support, statutory compliance and filings where needed)Advise on regulatory and compliance topics relevant to the business, including sectors linked to UK defence and export controlsManage disputes and claims, and coordinate ..... full job details .....